Family communion at St George's Church was celebrated by the Rev John Barnes.Helen Dickinson read the lesson. Server was Elizabeth Mosley and Verena Wood organist.

The Brockholes Open Gardens event was opened by David Dinmore, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, on Sunday afternoon. It was organised by Dorothy and Stuart Coldwell. A garden trail of 15 gardens and two Brockholes churches was followed by more than 200 visitors. As part of the event, 45 children from Brockholes School entered a competition for miniature gardens judged by Graham Porter. The winners were Molly Valovin, Jed Bartholet and Eliza Smith. Prizes were presented by Mr Dinmore, who planted a Jubilee tree in the school grounds.

HEPWORTH

Parish Eucharist was celebrated by the Rev Keith Griffin on Sunday morning. Reader was Louise Vigor and prayers, accompanied by organ music and singing, were led by Stella Southam. Organist was Jane Robertson. The congregation were reminded of the Hepworth Garden Trail this Sunday between 1pm and 6pm, an event organised by members of Hepworth Church and supported by the community.

HOLMBRIDGE

Three’s Company, on Monday, was organised by Carolyn Burley, who also served refreshments.

The Rev Nick Heaton conducted Holy Communion at St David’s Church on Wednesday when lessons were read by Ian Gold. The Monkey Business group, free lunch and over 60s club were held afterwards. Ian Gold led Friday evening prayers. The Worship Together service was led by the Rev Nick Heaton. Jo Bounds and Nathan Heaton gave readings. Lessons were by Carole Heaton. Organist was Eddie Purcell. Ian Gold led evensong when the pianist was Audrey Brook.

HOLMFIRTH

Last weekend saw the congregation of Holmfirth Methodist Church being challenged to support the church's development plans, both by praying for the success of the project as well as by donating money. The church has an ambitious scheme to update the old Sunday School rooms in order to provide a building more suited to the 21st century of all users of the church, whether they are attending events associated with the church, of those organised by the many groups that use the premises throughout the week. After the sale of a property and the generosity of church members, about 90% of the cost of the development works has already been raised and the church is keen to raise the remaining funds as quickly as possible so that work can start before the winter. Sunday's service was led by Rev Laura Hardy The Gospel reading was the familiar account of Jesus' feeding of the five-thousand, illustrated by pictures on the big screen.

Holmfirth Methodist Church welcomed Tim Coleman to lead morning worship on Sunday, assisted by Linda Kitson’s worship team. As a talented artist himself, Tim invited members of the congregation to make use of art materials made available in church during the service and to share their work with the rest of us at the conclusion of worship. Tim involved the whole congregation in a dramatic presentation of two contrasting stories of Jesus healing people. During the afternoon Tim led a Christian art workshop and for the rest of the week the church is a “Fringe” venue for the Holmfirth Art Week. Tea and cakes are served in the Community Room every Saturday afternoon until the end of September. Regular coffee mornings continue each Thursday from 10am – including our shoppers’ service at 11am. All are welcome.

UPPERTHONG

Midweek communion at St John's Church was led by rural dean the Rev Canon Joyce Jones. Refreshments were served in the meeting room afterwards. Early communion at St John’s Church was led by the Rev Di Ellerton, who also conducted the monthly family service, which included baptism. The Drummond family led music and refreshments were served afterwards by Sue Legge.

WILSHAW

On Saturday St Mary’s Church hosted a Jubilee Garden Fate. There was red, white and blue bunting, craft, plant, cards, Girlie Gardening, books and mystery tombola stalls. In the church there were displays of competition entries with classes for children, Other competitions were victoria sandwich, cup cakes, bottle of wine, jar of jam, photographs, garden flowers and flower arrangements, with a Jubilee theme. Refreshments were served in the Sunday School and face paintings and activities took place in the Children’s Corner. The following day we held a special Diamond Jubilee service in church. Queen Rebecca attended the service with her attendants Abbie-Leigh and Bethany. Rev Judy Kenworthy led the service and celebrated communion. Peter Pearson assisted with the chalice, Louise Brook read the lessons and Liz Pearson was the organist.

WOOLDALE

The service at the Methodist Free Church on Sunday was led by John Mason assisted by his wife Elaine. Elaine gave two readings. The organist was Peter Coldwell.

Morning worship at the Methodist Church was conducted by Jo Rand. Organist was Nigel Morris. The church celebrated its Sunday school anniversary. Refreshments were served afterwards.